How to Write 任
The character 任 (rén) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
任 is pronounced rén in Mandarin Chinese. It means to appoint / duty / no matter.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: rén, rèn.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 任 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 任
Example Sentences
老师要求大家在下周一前完成这项任务。
lǎo shī yāo qiú dà jiā zài xià zhōu yī qián wán chéng zhè xiàng rèn wù
The teacher required everyone to complete this task by next Monday.
保护环境是每一个公民应尽的责任。
bǎo hù huán jìng shì měi yí gè gōng mín yīng jǐn de zé rèn
Protecting the environment is the responsibility of every citizen.
那位姓任的工程师负责这个项目的整体设计。
nà wèi xìng rén de gōng chéng shī fù zé zhè ge xiàng mù dì zhěng tǐ shè jì 。
The engineer named Ren is responsible for the overall design of this project.
任何人都可以参加。
rèn hé rén dōu kě yǐ cān jiā 。
Anyone can participate.
Practice Writing 任 (rén)
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